Time for Performing the Aqiqah

Question
A person wanted to postpone the Aqiqah for a period after the birth of the child, is it permissible for him to do that?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: The aqeeqah is one of the recommended acts of worship, and it is permissible to perform it at any time without hardship, and God knows best.
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